The Witch – Made To Order
Our All Have Their Hobbies Intaglio Ingot has been created by moulding and casting from an original antique seal
These pieces can be made in any metal beyond the options given in this listing (9ct, 14ct and 18ct yellow or rose gold, or platinum). Ingots and bezels are made separately – match or mix it, with either ingot and bezel in the same colour, or a bicolour piece – please contact us for pricing or to chat about the possibilities
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The reverse of the ingot has been left blank to engrave a special message or dedication, should you wish
Lead times are 6-8 weeks
Why we love it
Our spectacular witch rides her broomstick through the night sky with nary a care in the world
The whimsical and slightly subversive motto reads ‘All Have Their Hobbies’….. and indeed we do!
The etymology of this maxim is understood to be derived from the UK classic ‘To ride one’s hobby-horse’; meaning to follow a chosen pursuit or passion and with vigour. This phrase evolved over time into the modern word ‘hobby’. The imagery of the witch on her broom is remniscent of a child riding its toy ‘hobby horse’ and so it follows that the wording pokes fun and makes a play on those similarities
She’s not brandishing a croquet mallet (as Emma originally suspected!). Rather it is her hammer which is a bit of a cheeky dig, derived from the fact that the received wisdom for discernment of a witch was enshrined in the 1490 oeuvre ‘Malleus Maleficarum’. This title best translates as ‘The Hammer Of The Witches’. Thenceforth, in what we think is most likely a figurative flipping of the bird to this archaic dogma, we started to see witches depicted wielding hammers.
Embrace your feminine power and/or your inner harridan with this poignant talisman
£780 – £2,040
Additional information
| Hallmarks | Bauble Magpie's unique maker's mark, Fully hallmarked for Birmingham Assay, to include: metal fineness; Birmingham stamp; year stamp |
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| Dimensions | Depth 2.6mm, Height 14.6mm, 26.5mm including top loop and bail, Width 12.9mm |
